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I saw red pieces like flesh in the stool, is that from my intestinal wall? but no blood? do i have ibs

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Dr. Thomas Taxman answered

Unlikely: Red material in the stool may be from items in your diet. The first step is to confirm the presence of blood in your stool by a simple stool test. Ibs (irritable bowel syndrome), is not associated with blood in the stool.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/4/2015

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A member asked:

I saw red pieces like flesh in the stool, is that from my intestinal wall? but no blood? do i have ibs

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Taxman answered

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

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